Anona Elementary School

My child just finished first grade at Anona. He has had wonderful teachers both years, and has really developed a love of learning. However, the new principal, Gaye Lively, does NOT impress. She is very corporate and not fun. She should be working in an office for an insurance company or something similar, not at an elementary school! I heard her complaining after a recent kindergarten orientation that not enough people came. Well, if there was ANY communication from the school about upcoming events, maybe people would come to them! Also, there is NO recess after K. What a shame for little kids to have to focus all day long. This is not the school's fault, but there is minimal parental involvement (I often felt that teachers didn't know what to do with me during my frequent volunteering). I so wanted to love this school, but some little issues plus the bad new principal have me looking elsewhere. Hopefully she will earn to respond to concerned parents and be more positive in the future so more good families don't leave.
--Submitted by a parent

the teachers and most of the parents do a wonderful job..the children are a delight

I was a first grade teacher at Anona for three years. It is a wonderful school. The faculty, and families are amazing. I was truly blessed to have had the opportunity to start my teaching career at Anona.
--Submitted by a teacher

Anona is a wonderful school and my teacher, Mrs. Eldred, gives me hope and joy whenever I suceed at anything. Mrs. Jordan (the principal) is so great and I feel warm whenever she says 'hi' or something. I have to say, though, that Mrs. Kendall, a Kindergarten teacher, was the best I've had so far! She has helped me in every way, and gone too far for me and I want to thatnk her in so many ways that you can't even imagine! I hope everyone at Anona is enjoying their time there, and is truly is a great school. -Demi, a student
--Submitted by a student

I like that you see what every child needs and how they learn and try to help all of them an any way you again.
--Submitted by a parent

Anona is the most wonderful school, with awesome teachers like Ms Taylor, and the new principal ms Jordan is so warm and inviting and helpful.They always have time for parents and always keep you up to date on your child's progress. Very interactive, my daughter loves this school more than any school she has ever been to, and we moved around quite a bit. She is now straight A student on Prinipal's List
--Submitted by a parent

This is a great elementary school. The teachers are absolutely great! Mr. Greg Walker was a great principal, and we were sad to hear that he left. My daughter loved this school, and didn't want to leave. The teachers helped everyone out; and were sure to challenge my daughter, for she was very bright. She is graduating Bay Point this year, and has gotten straight A's in the magnet program. The PTA is excellent, and parents are always involved. My daughter loved the music and art teachers; Mrs. Miles and Mrs. Hoblit. Also, she always enjoyed P.E., because they always had fun activies. Overall, this is one of the best schools in the county!
--Submitted by a parent

The quality of the teachers and the leadership at Anona are ourstanding. The caring attitude is evident everywhere. Great school!
--Submitted by a parent

You won't regret sending your child to Anona. We have a daughter who is in 5th and has been there since K, and now we have a son in K. Its a small, very safe, family oriented elementary. They are an A rated school that offers the full range of student services. My daughter is in the gifted program. They have a very active PTA.
--Submitted by a parent

Great school small classes good teachers. Individual attention given to students.
--Submitted by a parent